Brussels

Belgium

Mission city Pilot city
Belgium National Platform
Population 1.2 million
City Area 161 km²
City active since June 2022

Key Learnings

Renovation of public and private buildings, Brussels

Launched in 2021, Renolution is a comprehensive approach to decarbonising the region’s buildings while improving living standards and promoting a circular economy in renovations. The strategy includes a combination of regulatory measures, financial incentives, and broad-based stakeholder engagement. It also merges previously separate city initiatives for sharing the same goal.

Cities Best Practice Session #3 - Energetic Renovation

This session focuses on Energy efficient retrofitting of buildings, exploring transformative potential and innovative approaches from mission cities. Learn how it reduces environmental impact, improves comfort, lowers costs, and fosters resilience. Join us to gain insights for your sustainable initiatives.

Cities Mission Conference (DAY 2) - Cities as Frontrunners of the Climate Transition

Day 2 of the Mission in Progress: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Conference 2023: - Cities as Frontrunners of the Climate Transition with Barbara Trachte, State Secretary for the Economic Transition and Scientific Research, Brussels Capital Government and Kim Jørgensen, Director General and Permanent Representative Office of the EIB to the EU Institutions, European Investment Bank
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Pilot project spotlight

Brussels Pilot Activity: EMPOWER
Background The EMPOWER pilot, involving three Brussels municipalities (City of Brussels, Ixelles, and Schaerbeek), addresses barriers to implementing energy sharing projects and achieving local energy independence. Despite the publication of the electricity ordinance for the Brussels Capital Region in
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External projects

City involvement in related European initiatives